Insta360 Luna Ultra Launched – Dual-Lens 8K, Leica Summicron Optics, Detachable OLED Screen

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by Nino LeitnerJune 11^th, 2026

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Insta360 has entered the gimbal camera category with the Luna Ultra, a Leica co-engineered, dual-lens pocket shooter built around a 1-inch 8K main sensor and a separate 1/1.3-inch telephoto module. It records 8K30fps with Dolby Vision and 10-bit I-Log, weighs just over 200g, and ships with an industry-first detachable 2-inch OLED touchscreen, all starting at US$769.99.

For years DJI has effectively owned the compact gimbal camera segment, with the Osmo Pocket line setting the template for the pocketable, mechanically stabilized all-in-one. Insta360, despite its dominance in 360 cameras and a growing presence in stabilizers via the Flow series, had never built a true gimbal camera until now. The Luna Ultra is the company’s first attempt to challenge that template head-on, and it arrives with two things no Osmo Pocket has offered: a genuine dual-lens optical system and the backing of a six-year partnership with Leica.

Insta360 takes the fight straight to DJI

What makes the launch especially pointed is the camera Insta360 is really lining up against. The most recent single-lens DJI Osmo Pocket 4 is one reference point, but the Luna Ultra’s true rival is the dual-camera Osmo Pocket 4P that DJI is preparing in parallel. The two products target the same buyer with the same basic premise: a pocketable gimbal camera with a primary wide lens and a secondary telephoto module for reach and tighter framing. That makes this less a one-sided debut than the opening move in a head-to-head between the two dominant names in the category.

DJI’s handling of the 4P has been unusually guarded, which only sharpens the rivalry. Although review units are already in circulation, outlets that have one have been asked to disclose just a narrow set of details for now: that it carries DJI’s D-Log2 profile and a promised 17 stops of dynamic range, with footage and most other specifications still under embargo. No price or firm launch date has been confirmed. The slow drip is widely read as a standoff between the two companies, with each reluctant to show its full hand and risk being undercut. Insta360 has now blinked first by fully revealing the Luna Ultra, but it does so from a position of strength: DJI’s new pocket cameras are not sold in the United States, which hands Insta360 a clear run at one of the most important markets while the 4P stays in limbo. We will report on the Osmo Pocket 4P in detail once DJI lifts the restrictions.

Two lenses instead of one

The headline differentiator here is optics. Where competing pocket gimbals rely on a single fixed lens, the Luna Ultra pairs a Leica Summicron main lens (1-inch sensor, F1.8 aperture, 20mm full-frame equivalent, 9cm minimum focus) with a secondary telephoto module built on a 1/1.3-inch sensor (F2.0, 60mm equivalent, 15cm minimum focus). Insta360 says the dual-lens arrangement enables natural bokeh across five focal lengths and up to 12x zoom, including 6x lossless zoom. As always with manufacturer zoom figures, the “lossless” claim is worth confirming in real-world testing, since it typically depends on resolution headroom and crop mode rather than true optical reach.

The main lens carries the Summicron branding, a name Leica reserves for its F2-class optics, and the collaboration runs deeper than a logo. Insta360 says its partnership with Leica now spans six years and five co-developed products, combining Leica’s optical heritage and color science with Insta360’s own imaging pipeline. The Luna Ultra was unveiled at Leica’s headquarters in Wetzlar, which underlines how central the optical partner is to this particular launch.

Imaging, codecs, and dynamic range

On the video side, the Luna Ultra records up to 8K30fps (7680×4320 at 30/25/24fps in 16:9, plus a 2.35:1 mode at 7680×3264). Drop to 4K and you get up to 120fps in 16:9, with 1080p reaching 240fps for slow motion. Capture is 10-bit using H.265, with a maximum bitrate of 120Mbps, and the camera supports Dolby Vision and a 10-bit I-Log profile for color grading flexibility in post. Color gamut runs from Rec. 709 in standard video to Rec. 2020 under Dolby Vision.

Insta360 quotes up to 14 stops of dynamic range, a figure in line with what DJI claims for the Osmo Pocket 4 and one that, as with all manufacturer dynamic range numbers, will need lab verification before we treat it as settled. The ISO range is listed at 100 to 6400, shutter runs from 1/8000 to 1/24s in video, and white balance spans 2000 to 10000K. Low-light shooting is handled by a PureVideo mode that targets noise reduction and brightness improvements up to 4K60fps, and a Triple AI Chip handles the image processing load. For stills, the Luna Ultra offers 37MP UltraPhotos and a 200MP Scenic Panorama mode, with RAW capture available alongside JPEG.

On review units

A quick note on access. Insta360 has not provided us with a Luna Ultra review sample, so we have not yet put the camera through our own testing. If we receive have a unit, we will give it an evaluation. In the meantime, we will be taking a close and thorough look at the DJI Osmo Pocket 4P as soon as DJI lifts its restrictions, and we will report back on how these two dual-lens pocket cameras actually compare in real-world use.

The detachable screen is the real design story

The most genuinely novel piece of hardware is the screen. The Luna Ultra ships with a detachable 2-inch OLED touchscreen that pops off the body and acts as a wireless monitor and remote, with HD transmission rated up to 20 meters. For solo shooters, this is a meaningful workflow change: you can frame a shot, step in front of the lens, and monitor or trigger recording from the detached panel without a phone in the loop. The screen carries its own 210mAh battery and a dedicated microphone, while the main gimbal houses three more mics for a total of four across the system.

The rest of the body is built for portability. Weight comes in at 233g for Cosmic Black and 235g for Stellar White, with dimensions of 52.4 x 169.9 x 38.5mm (2.06 x 6.69 x 1.52in). The main gimbal’s 1550mAh battery is rated for up to four hours of runtime (tested at 1080p24 with screen and Wi-Fi off), and fast charging reaches 80% in roughly 23 minutes with a 45W PD3.0 charger. Internal storage is 47GB usable, expandable to 1TB via microSD. Connectivity covers Wi-Fi 6 on the main unit and USB-C 3.0 for transfers.

Stabilization and tracking

The 3-axis mechanical gimbal is paired with electronic image stabilization, with a maximum control speed of 210 degrees per second and an angular vibration range Insta360 specifies at plus or minus 0.005 degrees. Subject tracking is handled by Deep Track 5.0, which adds Auto Tracking, Active Zoom Tracking, Group Tracking, and Smart Framing. This is the area where Insta360’s software heritage, honed across the Flow gimbal line and the X5 action cameras, should give it a credible footing against DJI’s ActiveTrack.

Color tools and professional workflow

Beyond the Leica Summicron glass, the Luna Ultra includes three Leica color profiles (Leica Natural, Leica Vivid, and Leica Chrome) alongside a set of cinematic filters for in-camera looks. More interesting for working professionals is the support for ACES (Academy Color Encoding System) and built-in timecode for multi-camera synchronization, with the company citing editing compatibility in Final Cut Pro and Adobe Premiere Pro. A QR Color Share feature lets you transfer color settings between devices, and the Insta360 app adds AI-assisted editing that identifies key moments and assembles ready-to-share cuts.

Audio is captured at 48kHz, 32-bit in AAC, with modes for wind reduction, voice enhancement, and original sound. A built-in wind guard targets cleaner outdoor recording, and the Luna Ultra connects directly to Insta360 Mic systems for single or dual-transmitter setups. The accessory lineup includes a POV Head Tracker for hands-free capture, Black Mist filters for diffusion, a Wide-Angle Lens that widens the field of view to 108 degrees, and ND filters for exposure and motion blur control.

Who is it for?

The Luna Ultra is squarely aimed at everyday creators, travel shooters, and mobile filmmakers who want a one-handed, carry-everywhere camera that produces noticeably better image quality than a phone. The dual-lens system and 8K capture position it slightly above the typical pocket gimbal in ambition, while the ACES support and timecode hint at an appeal to professionals looking for a discreet B-camera. Whether the second lens and Leica branding justify the price premium over a single-sensor competitor is the question we will want to answer with footage in hand.

The Luna Ultra is available via the Insta360 Store, Amazon, Best Buy, and select retailers, in Cosmic Black and Stellar White, at US$769.99, with some markets to follow later. You can find more details on the Insta360 website.

With the dual-camera Osmo Pocket 4P still under wraps, would Leica optics, 8K, and a detachable screen be enough to make you commit to the Luna Ultra now, or will you wait to see DJI’s hand? Don’t hesitate to let us know in the comments below!